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Dental assistant programs in Kentucky

15 dental assistant programs with results and funding that can make them free

15 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Kentucky has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Kentucky files no usable prices.

Dental assistants care for patients, take x-rays, keep records and schedule appointments. Many programs take about a year and lead to a certificate or diploma, and some states require you to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam.1

In Kentucky, all 15 programs take students without a high school diploma.

All 15 are the same kind of program: dental assistant.

See the 15 programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Kentucky?

Not reported

Kentucky files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

In the typical program

Finished the program
86%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $22,000
Length
Not reported
None of the 15 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Kentucky may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Kentucky?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 15 dental assistant programs in Kentucky approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    MedQuest College

    Lexington

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    MedQuest College, LexingtonDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$22,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at MedQuest College
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,488
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    474
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    The Medical Institute of Kentucky

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    The Medical Institute of Kentucky, LexingtonDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,800
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at The Medical Institute of Kentucky
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at The Medical Institute of Kentucky
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,709
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    133
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at The Medical Institute of Kentucky

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Kentucky Dental Academy

    Elizabethtown

    No diploma needed

    Kentucky Dental Academy, ElizabethtownDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$24,300
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Kentucky Dental Academy
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Kentucky Dental Academy
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,082
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    80
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Kentucky Dental Academy

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Medical Career and Technical College

    Richmond

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Medical Career and Technical College, RichmondDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Medical Career and Technical College
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Medical Career and Technical College
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,293
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    72
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Medical Career and Technical College

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Choice MD

    London

    No diploma needed

    Choice MD, LondonDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Choice MD
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    53
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Institute of Dental Technology

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    Institute of Dental Technology, LexingtonDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Institute of Dental Technology
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,222
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    MedCerts

    Livonia, MI

    No diploma needed

    MedCerts, Livonia, MIDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at MedCerts
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at MedCerts
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at MedCerts

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Dental Assistant Academy

    Ft Thomas

    No diploma needed

    Dental Assistant Academy, Ft ThomasDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Dental Assistant Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Emtpky

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    Emtpky, LexingtonDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Emtpky
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Emtpky
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Emtpky

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Big Sandy Community And Technical College

    Kentucky

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Big Sandy Community And Technical College, KentuckyDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Big Sandy Community And Technical College
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Big Sandy Community And Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Big Sandy Community And Technical College

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Owensboro Community and Technical College

    Owensboro

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Owensboro Community and Technical College, OwensboroDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Owensboro Community and Technical College
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Owensboro Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Owensboro Community and Technical College

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    ATA College

    Louisville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    ATA College, LouisvilleDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at ATA College
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at ATA College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at ATA College

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Erlanger

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ross Medical Education Center, ErlangerDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    West Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Hickory

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    West Kentucky Community and Technical College, HickoryDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at West Kentucky Community and Technical College

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Huntington Junior College

    Huntington, WV

    No diploma needed

    Huntington Junior College, Huntington, WVDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Huntington Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Kentucky

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Kentucky

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for dental assistant programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for dental assistant programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Dental assistant programs in Kentucky

other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
2 of 22
dental assistant programs here, against the typical state's 12
15 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the dental assistant programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Dental assistant programs in Lexington, Cincinnati, Elizabethtown and other Kentucky cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Kentucky

How dental assistant programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Kentucky

Where the Kentucky dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Kentucky dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs Kentucky approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Kentucky offers.

How the prices and results of Kentucky dental assisting programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Kentucky

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List